CARRESS-HF

Ultrafiltration in Decompensated Heart Failure with Cardio-renal Syndrome - The New England Journal of Medicine - 2012

Brief Summary:

In patients with acute decompensated HF and cardio-renal syndrome, ultrafiltration is associated with more adverse events, worsening renal function, and no change in weight when compared to medical therapy.

Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23131078